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    Exclusive Ski Performance Training Weeks
    with Alex Leaf...

    Develop your skiing performance to achieve your full potential. This training week is suited to more advanced skiers, or for those working towards a BASI level 1 instructor course, or moving forward to a BASI Level 2 Course.

    A week of exclusive ski performance training with BASI Alpine Trainer and current BASI Alpine Director Alex Leaf.  The week is designed to help you to improve your skiing performance with a view to moving forward towards the BASI Ski Instructor Training Courses.  Places are limited to 8 per week.

    The week is based in the lovely and typically Austrian resort of Fugen in Zillertal. Fugen gives access to some of the quietest and most varied ski areas in the valley.  With the daily focus on training, having quiet ski areas offers many great advantages, whether it is high speed training or bump lines having the space to move will allow you to focus on your performance and not on avoiding others!

    With over 670km of pistes and 12 different ski areas included on one lift pass, the Ziller Valley has many well-known ski areas including Spieljoch, Hochfugen, Hochzillertal, Zell (the Zillertal Arena), Mayrhofen and the Hintertux Glacier.  Most of the training will be in the Ziller Valley resorts, with one or two days at the Hintertux Glacier, depending on what Alex feels is right for the group.

    Accommodation is at the cosy Hotel Bruno in single rooms and the group are seated together at mealtimes. The cosy bar and open fireplace is a great place for a social drink after your day on the snow.

    Performance Skiing
    The Package at a glance:
    • Prices start from £899
    • Includes 5 days of Exclusive Ski Training
    • Use of hotel’s sauna, steam, relaxation area
    • Single room accommodation
    • Optional evening activities
    • Download the Info Sheet
    ***Places are very limited - Get yourself booked in before the course is full!***
    See Prices & Availability for more details.
    Testimonials:
    "I had a great week skiing and the group were shall we say entertaining! Everyone got on really well and I had a great time, very glad that I decided to go in the end." S. Cartwright
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    Accommodation
    Hotel Bruno
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    Accommodation
    Accommodation on the training weeks is staying at the friendly Hotel Bruno in a single room with en suite.

    Included in the Package:
    • Extensive buffet breakfasts, including a choice of cereals, fruit, yoghurt, bread rolls, cheeses, ham, eggs, bacon and juice. As well as a choice of coffee, tea or chocolate.
    • Four course evening meals, with themed evenings including Tyrolean Buffet, Italian Evening, Mediterranean Starter Buffet, Dessert Buffet
    • Coffee and cake one afternoon per week
    • Use of the hotel's sauna, steam room, relaxation area and fitness room

    Hotel Features:
    • The cosy lounge area with open fireplace and a lovely view over the village makes a great place to have a pre-dinner drink with the group.
    • The hotel restaurant caters well for special dietary requirements.

    Extras
    Package Extras

    Equipment Hire to match the package: Pre-book your ski hire to match the package and experience Redpoint service in resort. On arrival, your Redpoint Resort Team will take you to the hire shop and ensure that you are fitted with suitable equipment for your level.

    Hire Prices:
    Skis and Poles hire for 6 days from £87
    Skis, Boots & Poles 4 Star Category hire for 6 days from £109
    The hire shop has an extensive range of skis and boots. If you prefer a higher category, it is possible to upgrade on arrival in resort. You can always take advise from Alex and then choose some skis suitable for what you will be doing during the training days.

    Lift Passes to match the package: Pre-book your lift pass to match the package . Your Redpoint Resort Team will ensure your lift pass is brought to you either on arrival or on the first evening at dinner time.

    Lift Pass Prices:
    6-day Adult Lift Pass from £188
    7-day Adult Lift Pass from £213
    It is possible to upgrade to 7 day lift pass on arrival in resort; simply let your Redpoint Resort Team know on arrival in resort.
    Evening Activities
    There is a programme of evening activities offered by the Redpoint Team each week in resort. This usually includes; Austrian 9-pin Bowling (Skittles) evening, Tyrolean Evening of Austrian music and dance, Night Skiing on the floodlit slopes in Hochfugen, Tobogganing down a 7km long floodlit track, a moonlit Sleigh Ride.

    Evening Prices:
    Prices for the Evenings Out are from £14 - £30 per person.

    FAQ's
    Frequently Asked Questions
    How many people will be in the Group?
    There is one Trainer per group of 8 - 10 people per week.     Am I a good enough skier to join the guiding?
    Participants should be of an Advanced level. Skiers would be at the standard where they would be able to start on becoming a ski instructor or above. You may already be a L1 instructor and want to prepare for the L2 BASI courses in the Hintertux in the spring.    What happens if I can't keep up with the group because of my ski ability?
    Due to the small size of the group and the experience of Alex a difference of standard will not be a big problem. You need to be a parallel skier that can cope with Black runs and would be happy to have a go in variable conditions.     What if the Trainer decides my skiing is not to the required level?
    In the unlikely event that you or Alex consider that your skiing is not of a standard to keep up with the Group, or you feel under too much pressure then there may be alternative instruction available with Redpoints own English BASI qualified instructors.    I am a beginner; can I still book this holiday?
    If you are a beginner or less experienced skier, you should look at Redpoints other instruction options as this course is for Advanced level skiers.     What Qualification does our trainer have?
    Alex Leaf has a BASI ISTD Level 4 qualification he is also a long standing Alpine Trainer (Trains Ski instructors).    What can we expect from the course?
    The course will provide training to develop your skiing skills so you can better cope with a variety of slopes and conditions. Specific technical training is always included to improve the way in which you ski not only with this goal in mind but also to allow you to become a more versatile skier.
    Travel
    Travel Options

    Travel arrangements are to arrive and depart on Saturdays to match the Weeks Package.

    Let us organise Flights to match your package.
    Flights with scheduled airlines from London Heathrow and other airports are available, such as charter flights from regional UK airports into Innsbruck. Call the booking hotline with your requirements and well match them.

    Travelling from Overseas to match the Package
    If you are not travelling from the UK, you can also book your own flights into Munich, Innsbruck. When booking your own flights you will need to pay a supplement to book an airport transfer. Please ensure that you have held your place on the Package and that there is a seat on the transfer bus held for you before you book your own flights by checking with the Redpoint Booking Hotline.

    Self-Drive to match the Solo Week Package You can also choose to drive over to Austria.
    The journey takes approximately 10 hours from Calais. Simply book the Week package without adding a flight or transfer to your booking.
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    Prices & Availability
    How to Book this Exclusive Week
    To book the Week Package, call the Booking Hotline on 0345 680 12 14.
    The single room places are limited each week so call to get your place reserved.
    Deposit from £150 per person, we will arrange flights to suit your requirements.

    Alex Leaf Performance Course 2012/13 Availability
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    • 7 nights in a single room at the four star Hotel Bruno in Fugen in Zillertal
    • Buffet breakfasts and four course evening meals seated together with the group
    • Use of hotel’s sauna, steam, relaxation area, fitness room
    • Return airport transfers from Munich airport (when arriving at pre-arranged times)
    • Performance Training for 5 Days with BASI Trainer Alex Leaf
    • Download the Info Sheet
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    Essential Info
    Essential Holiday Information
    Rooming
    On this package you are automatically allocated a small single room with en-suite that does not incur a single occupancy supplement. If you would prefer to be allocated a double room for single use, then please mention this when making your reservation and a single occupancy supplement of £15 per night will be added to your quote.

    Bathroom Facilities
    Most bathrooms have a shower, not a bath. If you have a preference, then please request your preference for bath or shower when making your booking.

    Allergies and Dietary Needs
    Please note that the rooms have down pillows and duvets, so you will need to make a special request for non-feather bedding if you have an allergy. If you are vegetarian, or have any other special dietary requirements, then please let us know so that we can ensure that you are fully catered for.

    Special Requests
    If you are celebrating a special occasion or want to organize a special event for your group, then please let us know and we can prepare it for you. Cakes, flowers, champagne, a special excursion or evening dinner can be pre-arranged for you.

    Activities, Guiding and Instruction
    You are automatically booked in for 5 days of guided skiing when you book the Solo Week Package. It is possible to add extra ski instruction either in advance or on arrival in resort.

    Luggage and Transfers
    Please notify us if you are planning to bring any oversize luggage, such as a ski or snowboard bag. Our transfers are by minibus and we only allow room for one average-sized suitcase per person unless we hear from you in advance.

    Names and Dates of Birth
    Please ensure that the passenger name you give us is your full name as written on your passport and check that it is spelt correctly. We will also ask for your date of birth for our records.

    Check in and Check out times.
    The standard check-in time is from 2pm and check out is at 10am. We do inform the hotel of your arrival time and wherever possible, they will try to have your room available earlier if necessary. If you have a late departure, it is sometimes possible to request to keep your room for longer. If this isn't possible, then the hotel has a storage room for your luggage until your departure time. If you choose to ski on your departure day, you can also use the showers and changing area in the sauna after skiing.

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